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Interview: Chris Primous On New LiteTrace Brands & More
I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Primous, EVP Sales & Marketing at LiteTrace about recent brand expansions and where he sees lighting control technology evolving. Shiller: Earlier this…
Q3 2026 Acquisitions
Lighting Manufacturer M&A Transactions in the United States, Canada, Europe, and China Month Seller Country Description Buyer Details July Filix Lighting Croatia Architectural underwater lighting Luminii Source July…
Lighting Controls Industry Quietly Leaving Lighting Industry
This LinkedIn post is reprinted with permission from Geoffrey Marlow. Special thanks to Geoffrey Marlow. By Geoffrey Marlow, President, Marlow Advisory Group The DesignLights Consortium’s Networked Lighting Controls Technical…
Rapid Growth In Fractional Executives
Fractional work is growing rapidly, especially for senior “fractional executives” (CFO, CMO, CTO/CAIO, etc.). It has moved from a niche consulting model into a measurable segment of the senior…
Designing Night Attraction Lighting for Living Landscapes
By Zheng Hongfeng, International Outreach, Zigong Huilongtang Culture& Art Co., Ltd. Most of the conversation about night-time attractions happens in photographs. The finished trail, the reflection on water, the…
Product Monday: Moss Hexa Crushes Its Kickstarter Goal
Mosslab’s Moss Hexa brings biophilic design into decorative lighting through a modular wall system combining living moss, integrated LED illumination and wood accents. Launched on Kickstarter October 13, 2026,…
Free Audit Tool Assesses Growth-Readiness Of Manufacturers
The number of new AI business tools is endless. I recently used an AI app called Embra (in France) to create a free audit tool that allows any lighting…
Muon Laser Photographed Object Through 6 Feet Of Concrete
European researchers report the first demonstration of imaging dominated by an artificial, laser-driven muon beam. Conducted at Romania’s Extreme Light Infrastructure–Nuclear Physics facility, the experiment used laser-accelerated electrons to…
The Maintenance Record When Cameras Join Lighting Poles
By Cinn Song, Founder, SOLARTODO LIMITED When a camera is added to a lighting pole, the closeout package should explain how the change affects the lighting asset. A camera…
Three Award Competitions Now Accepting Submissions
HBSD’s Golden Hammer Awards Hardware & Building Supply Dealer has opened nominations for its annual Golden Hammer Awards, recognizing outstanding new products in hardware, home improvement, and building materials.…
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